How to File an ITR Online Step- by- Step Guide

The long queues to fill an ITR was tiring and time consuming, but E- filing made the process really easy and hassle-free. E- filing is the process of filing an online using the internet. Now it is very easy and convenient to file an ITR from anywhere. Here is how you can fill out your ITR online step-by-step procedure.

What is E-filing?

E-filing is the process of filing income tax returns online through your mobile, laptop or system from anywhere. E- filing is a convenient, easy and comfortable process of filing an ITR.

Eligibility for E-Filing

• Must be e-filing portal registered user
• Active PAN status
• Must have PAN and Aadhaar card linked
• Verify one bank account
• Nominate for refund
• Verify mobile number linked to Aadhaar and PAN card

Required documents to fill an ITR-

• Bank, post office or ppf account passbook
• Salary slip
• Aadhar Card and PAN card
• Form 16 issued by the employer
• Form-16A for deductions related to interest received from FD,RD etc
• Form-16B for deduction on sale of property
• Form-16C for deductions related to house rent
• Investment proofs
• Proof of deductions under 80D to 80U
• Proof of Home loan, if any

How to login to e-filing portal

• Go to the official website https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal
• Click on Register or Login
• Click on 'Taxpayer' and then enter the details of your PAN and click on 'validate'. Next, click on 'Continue'.
• Enter the required details
• Enter registered mobile number and mail id
• Verify the details
• Generate OTP
• Enter OTP received on your mobile number
• Set up a password
• Registration successful

How to file ITR online?

• Go to e-Filing portal, https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/
• Login by user id, password, captcha code
• Click 'e-File' menu
• click 'Income Tax Return' link
• PAN will automatically filled in after that select the 'Assessment Year','ITR Form', 'Filing Type' and Submission Mode'
• Click on 'Continue'
• Fill out all the mandatory details
• Choose verification in 'taxes paid and verification
• Choose e-verify
• click the preview and Submit button
• Submit the ITR.